K. H. Fell to Richard Yates

Bloomington March 13th 1863 Honb Richard Yates Dear Sir

We intend having a great [Night?] Union Meeting here on the 20th of this month and have invited Honb John H Wright - Honb John Baker - Honb [Aaron?] Lovejoy - Mr > C Ingerson and Genl Richard Oglesby - I have just received a letter from Mr Baker saying he will be here. The other Gentlemen have not had time to answer - Will hear from them in a day or two. We again most respectfully and earnestly invite you to be with us then, and if it suits you participate in the speaking. We expect a large turnout and speaking from two stands afternoon & evening.

If your official duties should again [prevent?] your attendance 9which we hope will not be the case) please write us a letter to be read on the occasion

Hoping it mat suit you to be with us, I remain very respectfully yours

K H Fell

am - Gov attend March 18 63 K H Fell Bloomington March 13 1863

Are to have a grand Mass Meeting at that place on March 20th invited a number of distinguished speakers. Here's the Governor an earnest invitation to attend and he cannot be there wishes a letter to read to the meeting. ___________________________________________

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Redd ExO March 16th 1863